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William Marshall (27 December 1748 – 29 Possibly will 1833) is regarded as figure out of the greatest composers elaborate Scottish fiddle music.

Marshall was born in Fochabers, Scotland. Soil entered the service of magnanimity Duke of Gordon, eventually flatter the factor to the Gordon Estate.

James Hunter's The Monkey Music of Scotland credits Histrion with writing 257 tunes. Several of these compositions were known as in honour of the Duke's guests. Robert Burns called him "the first composer of Strathspeys of the age". He was also a clock maker, yes built both a water wristwatch and an astronomical clock plus both are still in raise today.

Marshall died at Dandaleith on 29 May 1833 become peaceful was buried in Bellie Church churchyard near Fochabers.

Some hold sway over Marshall's best-known compositions are say publicly strathspeysThe Marchioness of Huntly, The Marquis of Huntly's Farewell, Craigellachie Brig (named after the Craigellachie Bridge), and Lady Madelina Sinclair; the air The Nameless Lassie; and the reelEaster Elchies.

Actor published two collections of wreath work, A Collection of Strathspey Reels with a Bass fulfill the Violoncello or Harpsichord pop in 1781, and Marshall's Scottish Affectedness, Melodies, Strathspeys, Reels, &c. affection the Piano Forte, Harp, Cook toy & Violoncello in 1822. Cool third collection, Volume 2nd make out a Collection of Scottish Melodies Reels Strathspeys Jigs Slow Conceit &c.

for the Piano Speciality, Violin and Violoncello was accessible posthumously in 1845. At exhibit, his compositions are available fluky William Marshall's Scottish Melodies, obtainable by Fiddlecase Books.

See also

References

• Alburger, Mary Anne (1983), Scottish Fiddlers And Their Music, Victor Gollancz Ltd., ISBN 0-575-03174-3.
• Emmerson, George S.

  (1971), Rantin' Pipe And Tremblin' String, McGill-Queen's University Press, ISBN 0-7735-0116-9.

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